Die Adipositas
Example: Adipositas erhöht das Risiko für viele chronische Krankheiten.
Definition
"Adipositas" refers to a medical condition characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat, which significantly increases the risk of various chronic diseases. It is commonly known as obesity and is often measured by body mass index (BMI) thresholds.
Etymology
The word "Adipositas" derives from the Latin term 'adipositās,' which means 'fatness' or 'the state of being fat.' It entered medical terminology to describe excessive body fat, highlighting its direct link to adipose tissue in the body. Did you know that the Latin root 'adeps' literally means 'fat' or 'grease'?
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"Die Adipositas" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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